Dave Ulrich

Dave Ulrich is a Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and partner at the RBL Group, a consulting firm focused on helping organizations and leaders deliver value. Recognized as the "father of modern human resources" with a 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award from HR Magazine, he has fundamentally shaped how organizations build capabilities in leadership, speed, learning, accountability, and talent through human resources.

His extensive research has generated award-winning databases that assess alignment between strategies, organization capabilities, HR practices, HR competencies, and customer and investor results. Dave has authored over 25 management books and 200+ articles and book chapters, while serving as Editor of Human Resource Management Journal from 1990-1999.

His recent publications include "HR from the Outside In" and "Global HR Competencies," both focusing on competitive value creation. Ranked the #1 most influential international thought leader in HR by HR Magazine and recognized in Thinkers 50 as a Management Thought Leader, Dave has consulted with over half of the Fortune 200 corporations, bridging academic research with practical business applications.